Quiz 1: Brain Orientation Flashcards
Why is it important for a Speech Pathologist to have a good understanding of functional Neuroanatomy?
Multiple correct responses.
ex: When there is damage to an area of the brain, upon seeing the images or receiving the report, an SLP can have an idea of possible deficits depending on the location of damage.
What are the 2 major divisions of the nervous system?
Central Nervous System
-Brain
-Spinal cord
Peripheral Nervous System
-Cranial nerves (12 pairs)
-Spinal nerves (31 pairs)
-Sensory receptors
Spaces in the cortex are called _______, while structures or ‘hills’ of the cortex are called ________
spaces = sulci (sulcus)
“hills” = gyri (gyrus)
The peripheral nervous system is comprised of ________ nerves, _________ nerves, and sensory receptors.
Cranial nerves
Spinal nerves
What lobe is the arrow pointing to?
Frontal Lobe
What are the three sections of the brainstem?
Midbrain, pons, medulla
What is experience dependent development?
The brain is sculpted or built through experience – as a person interacts with the world, motor and sensory sections of the brain are actively built.
How many hemispheres are in the brain?
2
How many lobes are in each hemisphere of the brain?
4
What cut of the brain is this?
midsaggital
What are 3 bilateral structures of the brain?
Lobes
Cerebral hemispheres
Thalamus
What are 3 midline structures of the brain?
Corpus callosum
Vermis of cerebellum
Third ventricle
What is the green highlighted structure in this image?
Corpus callosum
What is the red highlighted structure?
Pons
